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Heading out to the West Country from Christchurch (NZ) along highway 73, I discovered pure gold. This is Lake Pearson, small in comparison to many of the lakes ...
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Heading out to the West Country from Christchurch (NZ) along highway 73, I discovered pure gold. This is Lake Pearson, small in comparison to many of the lakes on the South Island....but one of the most beautiful and shaped like an hourglass. The cloud was quite low and slow moving allowing light to filter through, highlighting the Autumn golds of the trees and grasses. Up further (Arthur's Pass) was another magical surprise...snow on the ground with a coffee van parked right in the middle. Damn fine coffee by the way!!
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6 Comments |
Joviaal PRO
 
Joviaal June 09, 2019
Beautiful. I'm ready for the Gold Rush.
sallyG11
sallyG11 June 10, 2019
Thanks so much Joviaal, such a beautiful scene to witness!
Ruslan_Lavrentyev
 
Ruslan_Lavrentyev June 13, 2019
Wow... an impressive photo.
sallyG11
sallyG11 June 14, 2019
Impressive country is New Zealand! Thanks so much for your comments :)
mttomimages
 
mttomimages June 16, 2019
Splendid image!
sallyG11
sallyG11 June 17, 2019
Thank you. The sun trying to break through the morning cloud was magnificent...added so much of the golden colour.
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Hood July 03, 2019
Beautiful light..peaceful.
sallyG11
sallyG11 July 04, 2019
The light was almost not earthly, it really was gold! I took time to breathe in the scenery before picking up the camera!
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VLJ_PHOTOGRAPHY November 09, 2019
Absolutely gorgeous Sally
sallyG11
sallyG11 November 10, 2019
Thank you, I loved the lighting in this scene..gave everything a soft golden aura :)
WillemS
 
WillemS February 13, 2020
Beautiful photography.
sallyG11
sallyG11 February 14, 2020
Thank you Willem, New Zealand is made for beautiful photography!
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